Staff Commodity Manager (Technology Based Components)

About our group:

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic thinking Staff Commodity Manager to lead the management of key Technology based commodities (HDD head related assemblies and subcomponents).  This role will be On-site at our Bloomington, MN location (preferred) or our Longmont, CO location.

About the role - you will:

This role is paramount to ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and Supplier innovation projects to drive resiliency and cost optimization.  This role requires proficiency in understanding Supplier’ capabilities, manufacturing processes, and quality standards to be able to collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams.  A candidate who can analyze potential risks, efficiency improvements, and pinpoint the primary cost factors through detailed cost modeling will be successful in this role.  Leading negotiations, managing price forecasting, creating capacity plans, and ensuring product roadmap and technical requirements needs are being met is critical.  The role is designed to create new data-driven planning, risk mitigation, and Supplier diversification initiatives.  A Commodity Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring Seagate’s data solution are developed, produced, and protected into the future through efficient, profitable, and sustainable innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Relationship and Performance Management:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with current and future Supply base.
• Maintain deep understanding of Supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate reliability, quality, and delivery of performance from Suppliers.

Strategic Planning:

• Set and lead direction on sourcing based on global conditions, cost structures, and capabilities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps and technical requirements.
• Identify potentials risk and develop mitigation plans.

Negotiation & Cost Analysis:

• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with Suppliers.
• Lead negotiations, contract management, and performance reviews.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value analysis, should-cost modeling, and competitive benchmarking.
  
  

Supply Chain Forecasting:

• Proactively identify, mitigate, and manage risks and volatility.
• Set scenario-based plans to manage supply, demand, and capacity.
• Oversee significant budgets and financial plans.

Value Creation:

• Bring new ideas and latest best-in-class improves to Supply Chain.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of variable changes on cost structures.
• Proficiency in implementing and configuring supply chain solutions, including knowledge of setup, configuration, change management and integration with other systems.

About you:

• Ability to control negotiations and manage multiple project goals simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data modeling, and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and cost accounting principles. 
• Technical experience in manufacturing or engineering is highly desirable.

Your experience includes:

• Ability to analyze complex data sets and identify drivers, trends, and patterns.
• Ability to present insights in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of profit margins, cost structures, and return on investment (ROI) analysis
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and operational workflows.
• Awareness of market trends and external factors affecting costs.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and technological advancements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field with 8+ years of experience.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $93,600.00 - $136,410.56. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina, and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

Our Longmont product-design campus is nestled against the foothills with exceptional views of the Rocky Mountains. Here at work, you can grab breakfast and lunch in the on-site cafeteria or get an afternoon espresso, prepared by a professional barista. Our 1,500+ employees enjoy an active on-site experience from sporting activities (get in a few laps at lunch on our 1-mile walking path around campus, play ping-pong or volleyball, or stop in our 24- hour fitness center for a group or individual workout) to community service and many employee resource groups.  

Location: Normandale, United States, Longmont, United States
Travel: Up to 25%